Why do rural patients pay higher health care premiums? New research finds it's not primarily an issue of having too few doctors.

Gathering better data, and making them accessible to health leaders, could help close the gaps between urban and rural public health.

A new look at nearly 12 million groundwater wells shows that Americans are drilling deeper than ever to find water, even if it's only a short-term fix.

"If you're a poor farmer in Africa, you're not going to wait several years to get positive returns. You're just worried about getting through this year."

Smart shrinking towns are losing people but gaining in quality of life measures. So, what's their secret?